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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

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The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) oversees the PeninsulaWorks One-Stop Career System, partnering the myriad of federal, state and local employment, training, development and educational services currently in place.  This approach attempts to eliminate duplication, maximize available resources and build a skilled workforce for a rapidly changing local economy.  The Board also has the authority to recommend broader policy-oriented approaches to local workforce development, reporting directly to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. In this effort, the WIB strives to enable San Mateo County residents to find and keep jobs that help them achieve their full employment potential; encourage employers to use the workforce development system to successfully locate, hire, train, and retain qualified employees; and to support workforce development partners in maintaining a strong local economy, reflecting the diversity of job seekers and employers and the unique spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation that characterizes our local area. The Board consists of representatives from labor organizations, education, economic development, community based organizations, adult/dislocated worker programs, one-stop partners and small and large local businesses.  The Board has a minimum of 29 members, with a majority comprised of business representatives. Mission Statement It is the mission of the Workforce Investment Board of San Mateo County to establish and oversee the implementation of policies which promote an integrated, innovative workforce development system to help ensure that:   The workforce will develop and improve skills that lead to a better quality of life   Employers will have a local workforce which will keep the business community productive and competitive   San Mateo County will have a diverse, thriving economy To learn more about joining the Workforce Investment Board, click here. To contact the Workforce Development Office call (650) 802-3333.   Comprehensive information on healthcare industries and occupations to job seekers and workforce development professionals.  Visit our Healthcare Navigator to learn more about healthcare professions! www.HealthcareNav.org Get information on Silicon Valley's economy and business resources at this website dedicated to assisting businesses located in the region.